The penny drops's podcast

The Penny Drops is a podcast about life, body & mind, knowledge & experience, spirituality & religion. It is a podcast about being human, about possibilities and abilities, our discoveries and light bulb moments, it is a podcast about us!

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Breaking the Taboo of the Menopause with photographer Catrin Osborn

Laurent is speaking to photographer Catrin Osborn who, after experiencing difficult menopause, decided to bring this subject into a photography exposition called "This is What the Menopause Looks Like". It raw but heartwarming interview trying to break the taboo and bring awareness to the menopause, a real and vivid experience in women life. If you are passionate about this subject and want to lessen the stigma, you can participate by donating to Catrin's crowdfunding exhibition. Follow this lin...

Feb 07, 2021•49 min

Speaking about trauma and yoga with Ellie Grace.

In this episode, Laurent speaks to coach and yoga teacher, Ellie Grace. They discussed the meaning of trauma and how yoga can positively impact and support the wellbeing of anyone who needs to feel safe in their minds and bodies.

Jan 30, 2021•43 min

The Magic of the Herbs

In this episode, Laurent is speaking to Sara Hennessy from Zen Maitri, a natural health apothecary and herbalist in Chiswick, North West London. Sara speaks about her work and the power of the plants on people's health and wellbeing.

Dec 19, 2020•35 min

About a yoga book: 'Yoga Themes -The thread that runs through'

In this episode, Laurent speaks with his yoga teacher Su Sareen who changed his way to practice and teach yoga forever. They talk about Su's new book, which offers different insights about the experience of doing yoga without Sanskrit or gurus.

Oct 25, 2020•41 min

Psychotherapy and counselling during challenging and stressful times with James McWilliams

In this episode, Laurent is speaking with Psychotherapist and Counsellor, James McWilliams about the effects of traumatic events in people’s lives. James will explain the role of Psychotherapy and how it can work during this challenging time.

Sep 26, 2020•53 min•Ep. 12

Breath meditations according to Buddha

During this recording, you will hear two techniques: the first one is a breathwork technique which help energises the body and balances the nervous system. It is followed by the step by step Breath awareness meditation instructed by Buddha’s.

Apr 24, 2020•45 min•Ep. 11

Meditation: Love and Kindness – Metta meditation by Pauline Memelink

Movement and Buddhist practitioner/teacher, Pauline Memelink is teaching and offering the beautiful and empowering Metta Buddhist meditation. During this practice, we direct loving-kindness towards ourselves and others and all beings everywhere without distinction. This episode was recorded during Yogalaurent’s immersive retreat in Galicia, Spain . October 2019.

Feb 13, 2020•23 min

Bartenieff fundamentals: moving the body in a healing way - A rendezvous with Pauline Memelink.

In this episode, Pauline Memelink introduces us to the Bartenieff Fundamentals. Based on the principle of ‘Total Body Connectivity’, this movement practice based on the work of Laban, provides a way to learn how to move in an easier, healthier and more expressive way. This episode was recorded during Yogalaurent’s immersive retreat in Galicia, Spain. October 2019. Thank you to Paola, Mills, Angela, Clare and Jiska for your feedback....

Feb 09, 2020•32 min

A rendez-Vous with Jacomina Kistemaker - "The healing voice".

This episode is a conversation with Jacomina Kistemaker, a renown spiritual musician and sound therapist, living in the Celtic part of Spain: Galicia.

Dec 07, 2019•45 min

A rendez-Vous with Karolina Manns - A chat about healthy Autumn food

This episode is about a passion of mine, food and eating healthy. I invited Karolina Manns to share with you her knowledge about seasonal food and vegetarianism. If you are interested to read Karolina's food blog, visit karolinaspirulina.com .

Nov 06, 2019•44 min

A rendez-vous with Ed Woodall and Moshe Feldenkrais

The hardest thing is to learn to not making things hard - Ed Woodall. This episode is about the Feldenkrais method, motor-sensory coaching for improved performance. We are talking with Ed Woodall, a Feldenkrais teacher in Oxfordshire and London. www.asenseofmovement.com Recorded at Yogahaven Clapham, London www.yogahaven.co.uk

Oct 04, 2019•44 min

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